Ferdinando Carulli (1770-1841) was born in Naples but lived for most of his in Paris. Originally a cellist he turned to the Guitar at an early age. He remains as one of the most influential figures in the history of Guitar most famously as the author of a famous 200-year-old method still in use today. Carulli wrote hundreds of Guitar works but one of the most valuable for beginners is his opus 114 the collection of 24 Preludes for Guitar (24 Präludien für Gitarre). They are perfect for developing technique in novice Guitar players with several arpeggio-based exercises and chordal drills.

33 Original WorksInstrument : GuitarType : edition with CDNombre de Pages : 36'Romantic Guitar Anthology' Vol.1 is a graded repertoire book suitable for students of c.2-3 years of playing experience. Standard teaching pieces by the 19th Century's leading composer-guitarists Carulli, Giuliani and Sor are presented alongside rarely available works by Jaime Bosch, Johann Kaspar Mertz and Franz Tu?ek. Also includes original guitar pieces by Berlioz and Paganini.Composer biographies and extensive teaching notes on each piece are included together with a CD recording of all of the works in the anthology, performed by Jens Franke.Content : Napoléon Coste (1806-1883), untitled study in C - Vincenz Franz Tu?ek (c.1755-c.1820), Eccosaise - Napoléon Coste, untitled study in C - Dionisio Aguado (1784-1849), Andantino - Ferdinando Carulli (1770-1841), Allegretto - Dionisio Aguado (1784-1849), Waltz - Ferdinando Carulli, Petit Caprice - Vincenz Franz Tu?ek, Arietta ala Negra - Fernando Sor (1778-1839), Allegretto Op.44 No.2 - Fernando Sor, untitled study in C minor, Op.60, No.4 - Mauro Giuliani (1781-1829), Waltz - Fernando Sor, Andante Op.31, No.1 - Mauro Giuliani, Allegro Op.50, No.13 - Fernando Sor, Andante Op.35, No.1 - Vincenz Franz Tu?ek, Andante - Ferdinando Carulli, Andantino Op.241, No.21 - Ferdinando Carulli, Andantino - Ferdinando Carulli, Walzer Op.241, No.22 - Fernando Sor, untitled study in C Op.60, No.10 - Ferdiando Carulli, Walzer Op. 241, No.44 - Anton Diabelli (1781-1858), Scottish Tune Op.39, No.22 - Johann Kaspar Mertz (1806-1856), Moderato - Nicolo Paganini (1782-1840), Valtz (from Sonata No.27) - Hector Berlioz (1803-1869), Valse - José Ferrer (1835-1916), Ejercicio - Anton Diabelli, Allegro Op.39, No.3 - Anton Diabelli, Scottish Tune Op.39, No.3 - Anton Diabelli, Minuet Op.39, No.27 - Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), arr. Franz Hünten, Menuett - Vincenz Franz Tu?ek, Ungrisch - Jaime Bosch (1826-1895), Enfantillage (from Six Pieces Faciles Op.89) - Russian Folksong, Minka, arr. Johann Kaspar Mertz - Johann Kaspar Mertz, Andantino